Hello.
We are in the process of removing a load-bearing wall between the TV room and the living room... (about 4.5 m)
However, we are a bit divided. Should we use a glulam beam or a steel beam?
Glulam definitely adds more height, but we are having trouble finding a program where
we can calculate which steel beam we should use... Is there anything like that?
With the help of the Beijer website, we have figured out that the glulam beam should be 115 x 405mm
which is quite high...:S
Is there any conversion table or someone who can help us with what beam to use instead??
Best regards, Lisa and Caleb
We are in the process of removing a load-bearing wall between the TV room and the living room... (about 4.5 m)
However, we are a bit divided. Should we use a glulam beam or a steel beam?
Glulam definitely adds more height, but we are having trouble finding a program where
we can calculate which steel beam we should use... Is there anything like that?
With the help of the Beijer website, we have figured out that the glulam beam should be 115 x 405mm
which is quite high...:S
Is there any conversion table or someone who can help us with what beam to use instead??
Best regards, Lisa and Caleb
Understand if you don't want a 400mm beam down into the room. Steel might be more discreet. But for this, you should hire a structural engineer to calculate it. It's also about how the beam, regardless of which material you choose, should be supported. The attachment points will take on a significant load that needs to be transferred all the way to the foundation. It's not uncommon to have to reinforce the foundation where the posts for such a beam will be placed.
Doing such a job requires that you file a construction notification, and you should have "certified" calculations for its structural integrity.
Doing such a job requires that you file a construction notification, and you should have "certified" calculations for its structural integrity.